Geopolitics Blinken meets Xi as U.S. and China look to rein in soaring tensions By Keith Preston on June 19, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Blinken meets Xi as U.S. and China look to rein in soaring tensions The U.S. secretary of state’s meeting with Xi came just hours after China’s top diplomat said Washington and Beijing must choose between “cooperation or conflict.” Japan to roll out COVID-19 booster targeting XBB subvariant in the fall A vaccine subcommittee under the health ministry is aiming to prepare for another spike in infections possibly arriving in the winter. Sweden’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid a setback for Sapporo Sapporo is expected to face pressure to consider officially dropping its bid amid lackluster local support. Japan GSDF police raid family home of cadet over rifle attack The cadet loaded his rifle without permission soon after the start of a live-fire drill, then shot several people, killing two. Seven missing divers safe off Okinawa after coast guard rescue At around 11:50 a.m., a diving boat instructor reported that seven divers were missing on the north side of a coral reef. Sexual assault claims cast light on Australia’s macho politics The macho nature of Australian politics was highlighted in late 2021 when a scathing review found Parliament House rife with heavy drinking, bullying and sexual … [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories News U.S. military drag show ban reverberates far away in Japan The cancellation of drag shows has left organizers scrambling to find alternative venues or forced them to cancel the events altogether. Opinion COVID-19 was a natural experiment for climate policy When fossil-fuel demand declines only in some countries, supply does not fall because other parts of the world will absorb the unused fuel at lower … Life Pokemon fan events level up Yokohama’s 2023 world championships Japan will finally host the iconic franchise’s premier esports competition — alongside a slate of stage shows, musical performances and Pikachu parades. Community A note to people of color interested in living in Japan When asked about what life is like here for people of color, columnist Baye McNeil summed it up with a story about sitting on a … Culture Hong Kong manga cafe offers safe haven to ‘boys’ love’ fiction fans Fu Court in Hong Kong becomes a place where manga fans can explore their favorite BL fiction in peace. Sports Red Bull already looking to win No. 200 after Max Verstappen delivers team’s 100th victory As Red Bull celebrated a landmark 100th Formula One win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, team principal Christian Horner recalled thinking that he … News Russia, learning from costly mistakes, shifts battlefield tactics Moscow’s forces remain uneven. But while bracing for a counteroffensive, they have improved discipline, coordination and air support, foreshadowing a changing war. Life Meet the YouTubers and streamers revamping Japan’s online culinary scene A new crop of post-pandemic channels and streams are being helmed by innovative creators hoping to offer a fresh take on the country’s culinary content. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on TumblrReddit Categories: Geopolitics